About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.

The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

About the Touring Exhibition Coordinator (Delivery) role

The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator (Delivery) is responsible for the secure and successful delivery of the Australian Museum’s international and domestic touring exhibitions within budget and within contractual requirements. The role requires project and budget planning and management for exhibition tour preparations, including contract administration, logistical scheduling of multiple exhibitions, managing internal and external stakeholders and contractors, and oversight of the ongoing maintenance and operation of the exhibitions. The role will ensure that Australian Museum touring exhibitions are provided to venues in accordance with formal loan agreements and meet the Museum’s corporate strategic objectives and quality standards. Some travel, both internationally and domestically, will be required for this role.

Essential Requirements

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate and/or have:

Applied and current knowledge and skills to deliver the Key Accountabilities and Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description.

The Australian Museum welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.

New employment legislation applies to the NSW public sector with effect from 24th February 2014. All current and new Public Service non-executive employees will be employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.